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Fashion Design

The Fashion Design program prepares students for employment in the fashion industry with employers such as apparel companies, wholesale establishments, design firms, retailers, and theatre or dance companies. Students will develop skills in fashion illustration, design, clothing construction, and pattern making.

Graduates of the program will be able to:

illustrate and design apparel

draft patterns

construct original designs for individual clients.

Students are exposed to entry-level information and skills that relate to the following occupations in the design field:

Alterations Specialist

Costume Designer

Fashion Designer

Design Assistant

Fashion Illustrator

Pattern Maker

Production Manager

Sales Associate

Sample Maker

Sewing Instructor

Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should contact the Transfer Center for specific information on transfer requirements.

Career and Employment Outlook

Earnings in fashion design can vary widely based on the employer and years of experience. Many applicants are attracted to the creativity associated with the occupation, making for a competitive job market. The occupation is well-suited to entrepreneurs and those who wish to be self-employed. The best job opportunities will be in design firms that design mass-market clothing sold in department stores and retail chain stores, such as apparel wholesale firms.

For information about careers in your area of study, visit O*NET OnLine for detailed job descriptions, education requirements, wage, and employment trend information.

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The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is an EEO/AA institution and an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or national origin. A lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the career and technical education programs of the District.

The Maricopa County Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities. For Title IX/504 concerns, call the following number to reach the appointed coordinator: (480) 731-8499. For additional information, as well as a listing of all coordinators within the Maricopa College system, visit http://www.maricopa.edu/non-discrimination.